Watch: Wayne Brady Considers Reality Show End Following Ex-Wife's Robin Williams Reference

Wayne Brady and his ex-wife, Mandie Taketa, have a deep conversation about the future of their reality show in an exclusive clip from Wednesday night's episode of Wayne Brady: The Family Remix.

In the segment, Taketa expresses concern for Brady's well-being after he confesses his uncertainty about continuing to share so much of his life publicly. "I’m done," Brady tells Taketa, reflecting his doubts about the show's impact on his personal safety.

“If it doesn’t feel safe for you, then we don’t need to do it,” Taketa responds, emphasizing that their well-being comes first.

Taketa references Brady’s "idol," Robin Williams, mentioning a recent encounter with Williams' autograph at an improv club. She warns Brady that if he doesn’t confront his issues directly, he might face a fate similar to Williams, who tragically died by suicide in 2014.

This conversation leads Brady to a moment of reflection in a confessional, where he admits that Williams' death made him realize the difference between outward appearances and internal struggles. “When I lost Robin Williams, I realized that just because that person brings you happiness and they’re smiling and they’re laughing and they’re bringing you joy — it doesn’t mean that they’re feeling that joy in return,” Brady shares. He recognizes that he was once in a similar situation, grappling with his own mental health.

Taketa warns Brady, “If you don’t take care of yourself, if you’re just doing this because you feel like you have to shoot this docuseries, if you feel forced to come out when you’re not ready, I’m afraid that that could be you.” She notes Brady's past struggles and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing his mental health.

The Family Remix provides an intimate view into Brady’s personal life, including his journey of coming out as pansexual and the dynamics of his blended family. The show features Taketa, their daughter Maile, Taketa’s partner Jason Fordham, and their young son Sunny, as well as Brady's surprise addition, his infant son Val Henry, whom he welcomed with another ex during the pandemic.

Ahead of the show’s premiere, Brady explained that his decision to participate was driven by a desire to inspire others to embrace their true selves. “I felt that if I could come out and say, ‘This is my truth,’ maybe I would inspire someone else,” he said. “Because life is too short to live in a shadow… that's what makes it worth it for me. That’s my bit of service.”

Brady also spoke about his friendship with Williams, whose passing prompted him to address his own mental health issues and embark on a path of self-discovery. "If someone who brought so much light and love could leave us and suffer in silence, then I didn't want to suffer in silence anymore," Brady added. "I'm glad that I got a chance… to really explain to him what he meant to me as a young actor and as a child.”

New episodes of Wayne Brady: The Family Remix air Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET on Freeform and are available for streaming the next day on Hulu.